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Page 1: ...nes Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...h as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without ...

Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...l children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping...

Page 6: ...emble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this _owner s ...

Page 7: ...L_rge Flat _ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...SEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are...

Page 9: ...nd raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instr...

Page 10: ...hat you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 arnps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated ...

Page 11: ...ING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED I MOWER LIFT R N H L c 31 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...EVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine ...

Page 13: ...re Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of ...

Page 14: ...h clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to lst gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tracto...

Page 15: ...ng position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disen gaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter conti...

Page 16: ...unds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f l f J J If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engi...

Page 17: ... The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in tl is manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each...

Page 18: ...ent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as show...

Page 19: ...hese multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours o...

Page 20: ...y cartridge Cover Kno over CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick...

Page 21: ... position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets ...

Page 22: ...of mower to ground mower to ground _ Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 l...

Page 23: ...brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified servic...

Page 24: ...snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK RNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batterie...

Page 25: ...tor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Seat Pan Terminal Keps Cover Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERL...

Page 26: ...r assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SE FI ING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle leve...

Page 27: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ...Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 8 Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery termi...

Page 29: ...ark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mand...

Page 30: ...ed wiring Blown fuse Bad battery celt s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed ...

Page 31: ...CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGPR B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START I S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADL...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 ELECTRICAL 41 I r I i I i I i i I I r I I I I I I 16 I I 28 9O i 32 ...

Page 33: ...tery6 Ga W 16 Wir red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground6ga t 2 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign Delta Push In 33 140403 Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Delta 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerrninalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 AMP 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 8...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 212 3O 29 26 31 208 26 33 10 206 26 12 28 53 51 52 55 54 34 ...

Page 35: ...Mech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh ClipTinnermanGrilleP L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18uoc Hood PntSteel Private Label Bolt Fin He 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8o16Unc Grill LensAsm Lens Grille Fender Pnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 5 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 GROUND DRIVE 14 112 Ix 18 113 41 _J_ I 52 18 52 35 36 26 t4 24 _ 25 J 77 48 151 27 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 78 121748X Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 79 2226M Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 96 4497H Rod Brake Parking LWt 112 19091210 Cap Brake Parking 113 127285X Bracket Mtg Transaxle 116 72140608 Bolt Hax Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 120 73900600 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 145 74490540 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 ld 150 175456 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 151 19133210 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 170 178394 Pulley Idler Comp...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 STEERING ____ 39 i _ j i 1 47 67 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...sher 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip T5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Dragiink Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg BushingLink Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 3 4 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech BushingStrg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut Lock ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 ENGINE 3 72 62 81 13 31 29 78 k_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _fl 23 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...n Briggs Model No28U707 1112 E1 Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube DrainOil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line StemTank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdml 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 4 Washer 9132 x 7 8 x 16...

Page 42: ...X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 5 21 KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72060412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc 2A BIk...

Page 43: ...n Decal Clutch DrakeEnglish Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Decal Handle Lft HeightAdjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 frontWhite Service 6 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 6 2 3 8 6 5 19 13 19 2O 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...ring Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle FlutedBlk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 LinkLift RH 13 STD624008 RetainerSpnng 15 173288 LinkFront 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 5 24 NOTE Allcompone...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 MOWERDECK 68 l 1 21 5 6 19 _ lJ 21 28 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...ner Bracket 148 169022 Bracket Deflector 149 165898 Cap Sleeve 150 19091216 Spring Torsion Deflector 151 169670 Nut Push 152 169676 Shield Deflector 153 169674 Washer 11 32x5 Sx16Ga 154 169675 Rod Hinge 155 169671 Screw Hex Thd Roll 156 169672 Washer Spacer 157 169669 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd3 8 16 x 1 3 4 130794 Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32 x 13 16 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271554 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 35A 0 _ 71B 47 13 I MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 42A 48 ...

Page 49: ... 031W 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 85 792154 032W 87 788089A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 150 788093A Use As Needed t57 788088A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 180 730229A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 900 794712 34 780194 Bushing 563 35...

Page 50: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 1022 914_ 1023 13J sl 40_ v 1034 71 1026 27 32_ 27 U 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ _ _ 1022 _ lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER S MANUAL 12 201 5O ...

Page 51: ...44 k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL i o l 95 _ I 231 I 087 634_I _ _ O 117 _ 13 1421 _ 1127_ _4 Z_J 17891 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104f 127 0 276 _ 987 6 95_ 634A_ _ 634_ 1170 231_1421 977 CARBURETOR GASKE_T SET 51 276_ 1370 176 o6 i_i U 5_ 634A e 562 _ _u _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 51 ...

Page 52: ...STRATrONENGINE MODEL NUMBER28U707 TYPENUMBER1112 E1 896 783A_ 513 I_ 801A _ 544A _ 31o_ 803A NOTE For Replacement Starter Moto_ See Reference 309 72 _ 697A e 17333 J J __j 934 4ss_ 111s _ 287 _ 75 _ 741_ 73j 668 _ _3 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 52 ...

Page 53: ...ATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 NIKKI 95A _ 633_ 987A_ 133A _A_ 217 8 5__1L05A_ 369 A6 48 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A t_ 276A _ 51 O 104A _ 127A 105A_ 987A_ 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKETSET 1 51 137AO 276A_ I 53 ...

Page 54: ...Ring Set Piston Standard Used Before Date Code 010419OO Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize Used Before Date Code 01041900 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Used Before Date Code 01041900 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize Used Before Date Code 01041900 Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Standard Pin Piston 005 Oversize 25 696398 25 696399 25 696400 25 499284 25 499288 25 499292 25 499296 26 696403 26 696404 26 696405 26 6...

Page 55: ...nor Crank 977A 695428 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 987 691326 Cup Flywheel 987A 690998 Washer Starter Cable 996 690678 Knob Air Cleaner 1005 695056 Alternator 1019 496758 Strap Starter 1022 272475 Nut Governor Control Lever 1023 691192 Drive Starter 1026 692003 Drive Starter 1026 69201 t Clutch Drive 1029 691751 Dipstick 1034 690822 Seal Dipstick Tube 1036 695700 Tube Dipstick 1051 691265 Armature...

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Page 59: ... greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

Page 60: ...awn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _v 1 888_784 64217 Au Canada pour service en franc _...

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